Western Solent and Southampton Water

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Marine Invasive Species in the Area

Marine invasive species known to be present

Marine invasive species likely to be of concern (horizon scanning)

Site Environmental Information

In this section we provide information about the physical characteristics of the area.

• Site description – what sort of estuarine environment is it, how many rivers feeding in, types of sediment etc
• Tidal, salinity, stratification information
• Sensitive habitats and protected features/areas
• Known existing environmental management measures
• Natural England condition assessment (if available)

Area Use

Major types of activity:

• Naval and commercial freight shipping
• Ferries
• Fishing
• Recreational boating and related activities
• Port and harbour infrastructure
• Coastal defence
• Relocation of structures and equipment
• Marine litter
• Aquarium and catering trades
• Natural spread

Include information about the amount of use e.g. 6,000 ferry movements, 2000 marina berths. Include useful detail such as where the marinas, ports, major shipping routes, scrub down areas/piles, yacht clubs etc

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